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Upcoming Regattas

Event	Date
2026 WBC Senior Classes Spring Regatta (OK Rum Bucket, 3.7 Nth Shore Champs)	Sat 31 Oct-Sun 1 Nov
2026 Starling Match Racing Trials (Nth Harbour)	Sat 7-Sun 8 Nov
2026 NZ Wingfoil Auckland Champs	Sat 14 Nov
2026 NZ Finn Auckland Champs	Sat 12-Sun 13 Dec
2027 Secondary School Fleet Racing Regatta	Fri 5 Mar
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New Season, New Energy: Opening Day at WBC

August 16th 2026Celebrate the start of the 2026-2027 season with a whole club turnout at 11am on Sunday 20th September. We’re honoured to have Ngahiwi Walker of the Royal New Zealand Navy join us to lead aRead more

Your Working Bee Checklist

August 16th 2026It might feel like we only just wrapped up the season… but at Wakatere, things never really slow down. Even through winter, the club keeps ticking - and with that comes a steady list of smallRead more

Waka Fun Time

August 16th 2026This school holiday, we’re excited to bring back our refreshed holiday programme - Waka Fun ×2! Two courses, two weeks - pick the one that suits your family. Waka Fun is all about confidence,Read more

Set Sail This Spring

August 5th 2026We're celebrating 100 years of sailing at Wakatere in 2026, and we’re more energised than ever to welcome new sailors to a club built on friendship, life skills, resilience, competition, andRead more

Duty Roster Pre-Christmas

August 5th 2026The Sailing Committee has set the scene for Sunday Club Racing Sept-Dec 2026 - now it’s over to club members to bring it to life. Class reps will reach out to coordinate rosters closer to raceRead more

Opti Opportunity I Apply Within

August 4th 2026This programme has been established to allocate five Optis to club juniors who would most benefit from a quick fibreglass boat to speed up their progress and increase their love of the sport. A clubRead more

The Years that Shaped our Century

August 2nd 2026In February 2026, we celebrated a remarkable milestone - 100 years of sailing at Wakatere Boating Club. Over three unforgettable days, members, volunteers, families, and alumni came together for aRead more

Join the Team on the Water

July 28th 2026The club is starting the 2026/27 season with a PATROL BOAT SAFETY COURSE. While many of you know how to drive a patrol boat, this course is about rescuing and retrieving boats and sailors in theRead more

Wakatere 2026: A Centennial Year in Platinum

July 20th 2026In the first half of 2026, Wakatere hit some huge milestones. First, we celebrated 100 years of sailing at the club - a remarkable achievement by any measure. Then we backed it up on the water,Read more

Senior Dinghies Sail Through Winter

July 11th 2026Wakatere is back with another senior classes series this winter. It's open to OK Dinghy, Farr 3.7, Zephyr and other classes by request. Racing will be run by a club coach with no rescue support. Read more

Discover the Perfect Waterfront Venue for Your Next Event at Wakatere Boating Club

July 2nd 2026Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, wedding, or coming together for a work function, memorial or funeral, we've got you covered. Look no further than our exceptional venue for yourRead more

Juniors, You’re Up

June 16th 2026The Auckland Junior Winter Sprint Series is back - a travelling winter circuit hitting five Auckland clubs, and it lands at Wakatere on Sunday morning 28th June. We’d love to see a big, buzzy turnoRead more

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About Wakatere Boating Club

Since 1926, Wakatere has grown from a small group of sailors into a thriving multi‑class dinghy & foiling community - from newcomers to national champions. We welcome all ages with learn‑to‑sail pathways and support anyone wanting confidence, skills, friendly competition and great days on the water.

Location: Wakatere Boating Club, Old Lake Rd, Narrow Neck Beach, Devonport, Auckland.

Postal Address: Wakatere Boating Club, Box 32-288 Devonport, Auckland 0744

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